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WELL-BALANCED DIET
The well-balanced diet is for all people whose condition does not require dietary treatment. There are no restrictions in types of foods that may be consumed as part of this diet. Quantities consumed depend upon your child's size and age.
This diet provides the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council.
BASIC FOUR FOOD GROUPS
Amounts vary according to your child's age and development. Consult your pediatrician for recommended quantities.
MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS GROUP--Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream.
MEAT GROUP--Lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, beans.
VEGETABLE AND FRUIT GROUP.
BREAD AND CEREALS GROUP--Unrefined, unsweetened, whole-grain cereals and breads.
Most dietetic experts recommend a regular diet with increased fiber (roughage) to promote normal bowel function. Increased roughage also protects against diverticulosis, some forms of intestinal cancer and perhaps even atherosclerosis -- thus protecting your child against heart attack and stroke later in life.
Daily fat intake should not exceed 30% of total calories in the child's regular diet. A low-fat diet (see Appendix 28) will help control obesity and decrease the likelihood of your child developing atherosclerosis later in life.
For optimal health, reduce intake of refined sugars, such as those in candy, in the child's regular diet. Your child should eat unrefined sugars such as those found in fresh fruits, vegetables, potatoes, and whole-grain breads and cereals.
A healthy, well-balanced diet for your child should include minimum salt; reduced fat; lots of complex carbohydrates and fiber; more fish, seafood, and poultry; less red meat; and less fatty, salty, prepared meats and snacks.
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